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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.70, 8,498.91 and 3,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.70, 8,498.91 and 3,364.14 is: 4,642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.70 : 8,498.91 = 3,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.70/8,498.91 = 3,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.70x = 8,498.91 × 3,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.70x = 28,591,523.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,591,523.09/6,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.46

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